Bridget McKeever explained

Bridget McKeever
Fullname:Bridget McKeever Cleland
Birth Date:1983 2, df=y
Position:Midfielder/Defender
Youthclubs1:Dalriada School
Years1:200x–
Clubs1:Ballymoney
Nationalyears1:2003–2010
Nationalcaps1:150
Manageryears1:200x–
Managerclubs1:Ballymoney
Manageryears2:2006–
Managerclubs2:Dalriada School

Bridget McKeever (born 2 February 1983), also known as Bridget Cleland, is a former Ireland women's field hockey international. Between 2003 and 2010 she made 150 senior appearances for Ireland. She also captained Ireland.

Early years and education

McKeever was educated at Dalriada School[1] and Stranmillis University College.[2]

Domestic teams

Ballymoney

McKeever played senior club field hockey for Ballymoney, playing in various competitions including the Ulster Shield, the Irish Senior Cup[3] [4] [5] [6] and the Women's Irish Hockey League.[7] Her team mates at Ballymoney have included Angela Platt,[8] Megan Frazer[9] [10] and Katie Mullan.[11] McKeever played for Ballymoney during 2016–17 Women's Irish Hockey League season.[12]

Ireland international

McKeever was first called up for a senior Ireland squad in June 2003[13] and in July 2003 she made her full debut against Japan.[14] Between 2003 and 2010 she made 150 senior appearances for Ireland.[15] [16] [17] [18] [19] In February 2008 McKeever captained Ireland as she made her 100th senior appearance against China.[20] She also captained Ireland when she made her final appearance against Australia in July 2010.[21] [22] [23] [24] [25]

TournamentsPlace
2003 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship6th
2004 Women's Field Hockey Olympic Qualifier[26] 8th
2005 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship[27] [28] 5th
2006 Women's Intercontinental Cup[29] [30] [31] 8th
2007 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship[32] [33] 6th
2008 Women's Field Hockey Olympic Qualifier[34] [35] 3rd
2009 Women's Hockey Champions Challenge II[36] 3rd
2009 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship[37] [38] 5th
2010 Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers[39] [40] 3rd

Teacher and coach

In 2006 McKeever began working as a PE teacher at Dalriada School.[41] [42] She also coached at Ballymoney. McKeever mentored Katie Mullan at both Dalriada and Ballymoney.[43] [44] [45]

Honours

Ballymoney

Notes and References

  1. Web site: English double over Ireland. The Irish Times. 1 March 2019. 19 March 1999.
  2. Web site: Stranmillis University College, Belfast. The Independent. 28 February 2019. 9 August 2013.
  3. Web site: Womens Irish Senior Cup Hockey Final Photos. sportsfile.com. 11 October 2018. 3 April 2005.
  4. Web site: Ulster teams set for showdown in Dublin. newsletter.co.uk. 27 February 2019. 26 March 2008.
  5. Web site: ESB Women's Senior Cup Final. inpho.ie. 27 February 2019. 30 March 2008.
  6. Web site: ISC Final: Pegasus 2 Ballymoney 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20190302152411/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2008/03/isc-final-pegasus-2-ballymoney-1/. usurped. 2 March 2019. hookhockey.com. 28 February 2019. 31 March 2008.
  7. Web site: Women's IHL: Round Four results. https://web.archive.org/web/20190302152445/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2009/03/womens-ihl-round-four-results/. usurped. 2 March 2019. hookhockey.com. 28 February 2019. 8 March 2009.
  8. Web site: Pegasus sweeping all before them. The Irish Times. 10 March 2019. 31 March 2008.
  9. Web site: Ulster teams set for showdown in Dublin. newsletter.co.uk. 27 February 2019. 26 March 2008.
  10. Web site: ESB Women's Senior Cup Final. inpho.ie. 27 February 2019. 30 March 2008.
  11. News: Katie Mullan – Women's World Cup profile. https://web.archive.org/web/20180726092347/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/katie-mullan-womens-world-cup-profile/. usurped. 26 July 2018. hookhockey.com. 13 August 2018. 21 July 2018.
  12. Web site: Hermes-Monkstown and UCD ready for women's EY title showdown; Belfast Quins’ Hinch-spiration. https://web.archive.org/web/20190302152428/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/04/hermes-monkstown-and-ucd-ready-for-womens-ey-title-showdown-belfast-quins-hinch-spiration/#.XHlaL_Z2ty0. usurped. 2 March 2019. hookhockey.com. 1 March 2019. 7 April 2017.
  13. Web site: Blow for Kuper as Burke retires. The Irish Independent. 28 February 2019. 21 June 2003.
  14. Web site: Irish girls draw with Japan in Holland hockey. breakingnews.ie. 1 March 2019. 18 July 2003.
  15. Web site: Bridget Cleland Retires from International Hockey. fih.ch. 1 March 2019. 8 December 2010.
  16. Web site: Ballymoney defender Bridget Cleland quits Ireland duty. BBC. 1 March 2019. 8 December 2010.
  17. Web site: Cleland retires from international hockey. https://web.archive.org/web/20190302024821/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2010/12/cleland-retires-from-international-hockey/. usurped. 2 March 2019. hookhockey.com. 1 March 2019. 8 December 2010.
  18. Web site: Cleland retires from international hockey. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 1 March 2019. 8 December 2010.
  19. Web site: Work commitments force Cleland to call time on her international career. The Irish Times. 1 March 2019. 10 December 2010.
  20. Web site: Ireland 0 China 4. https://web.archive.org/web/20190302090652/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2008/02/ireland-0-china-4/. usurped. 2 March 2019. hookhockey.com. 28 February 2019. 26 February 2008.
  21. Web site: Bridget Cleland Retires from International Hockey. fih.ch. 1 March 2019. 8 December 2010.
  22. Web site: Ballymoney defender Bridget Cleland quits Ireland duty. BBC. 1 March 2019. 8 December 2010.
  23. Web site: Cleland retires from international hockey. https://web.archive.org/web/20190302024821/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2010/12/cleland-retires-from-international-hockey/. usurped. 2 March 2019. hookhockey.com. 1 March 2019. 8 December 2010.
  24. Web site: Cleland retires from international hockey. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 1 March 2019. 8 December 2010.
  25. Web site: Work commitments force Cleland to call time on her international career. The Irish Times. 1 March 2019. 10 December 2010.
  26. Web site: Ukraine 0–1 Ireland. sportcentric.com. 1 March 2019. 19 March 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305072638/http://www.sportcentric.com/vsite/vfile/page/fileurl/0,11040,1181-148559-165775-56605-0-file,00.pdf. 5 March 2016. dead.
  27. Web site: European Hockey Nations Championships Ireland vs France. inpho.ie. 28 February 2019. 14 August 2005.
  28. Web site: Ireland v Netherlands – Hockey Photos. sportsfile.com. 28 February 2019. 17 August 2005.
  29. Web site: Samsung Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifier Photos. sportsfile.com. 28 February 2019. 27 April 2006.
  30. Web site: Ireland v Italy – Samsung Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifier Photos. sportsfile.com. 28 February 2019. 1 May 2006.
  31. Web site: Ireland v Azerbaijan – Samsung Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifier Photos. sportsfile.com. 28 February 2019. 2 May 2006.
  32. Web site: Muller names Euro squad. The Irish Times. 28 February 2019. 26 July 2007.
  33. Web site: Women's hockey squad finalised for Euros. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 28 February 2019. 14 June 2007.
  34. Web site: Ireland in control. The Irish Times. 3 March 2019. 29 April 2008.
  35. Web site: OQT: Ireland 0 Italy 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20190301074803/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2008/05/oqt-ireland-0-italy-2/. usurped. 1 March 2019. hookhockey.com. 28 February 2019. 4 May 2008.
  36. Web site: Ireland end Champs' Challenge in bronze. https://web.archive.org/web/20200205222924/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2009/06/ireland-end-champs-challenge-in-bronze/. usurped. 5 February 2020. hookhockey.com. 22 March 2019. 27 June 2009.
  37. News: Ireland announces women's EuroHockey Nations Championship squad. fih.ch. 3 January 2019. 31 July 2009.
  38. Web site: Ireland's semi-final dream shattered by Spanish. The Irish Times. 1 March 2019. 26 August 2009.
  39. Web site: Ireland v Chile – Hockey BDO World Cup Qualifier Photos. sportsfile.com. 1 March 2019. 1 May 2010.
  40. Web site: Women take third in World Cup qualifiers. herald.ie. 1 March 2019. 6 May 2010.
  41. Web site: Bridget Cleland Retires from International Hockey. fih.ch. 1 March 2019. 8 December 2010.
  42. Web site: Cleland retires from international hockey. https://web.archive.org/web/20190302024821/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2010/12/cleland-retires-from-international-hockey/. usurped. 2 March 2019. hookhockey.com. 1 March 2019. 8 December 2010.
  43. News: Katie Mullan – Women's World Cup profile. https://web.archive.org/web/20180726092347/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/katie-mullan-womens-world-cup-profile/. usurped. 26 July 2018. hookhockey.com. 13 August 2018. 21 July 2018.
  44. Web site: 'There's a perception that the physique you might pick up at international level is not attractive'. The Irish Independent. 12 August 2018. 1 August 2017.
  45. Web site: Ireland's hockey stars unfazed by prospect of world stage. The Irish Times. 28 February 2019. 19 July 2018.

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